Our client, specialises in turnkey block restoration, including fire door installation, maintenance, and passive firestopping. With a growing pipeline of projects, they are looking for an Assistant Site Manager to support and drive complex projects, lead a multidisciplinary team, and build strong client relationships.
Working with some of the UK's leading developers, our client delivers large-scale fire safety and restoration projects across major regional cities. This role offers close collaboration with the client's management team, requiring professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.
Role Overview
You will support the delivery of internal remediation works, including:
Firestopping installation
Fire door remediation
Drylining
General builders' works
These works take place in residential buildings with multiple blocks forming part of long-term building safety remediation projects.
You will need to navigate the challenges of working in occupied apartment blocks, coordinating works to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager in managing on-site teams, including subcontractors and direct labour
Help plan, schedule, and monitor works to ensure projects stay on track
Conduct site inspections, audits, and QA checks using systems such as Bolster Systems
Support health and safety management on site, identifying and escalating risks
Liaise with residents and clients, organising access and tracking communications
Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, photos, and inspection sheets
Assist with snagging, handovers, and overall project close-out activities
Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager
Contribute to a professional site culture and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
Experience of fire safety remediation, drylining, refurbishment, or similar works is desirable
Organised, proactive, and eager to learn project management skills
Confident communicator, capable of working with residents, subcontractors, and client teams
Basic knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations (training provided)
Competent with Microsoft Office; willing to learn MS Project and QA systems such as Bolster Systems
Experience in live or complex environments.
Strong planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Clean enhanced DBS check
Higher-level qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field
CSCS (Black) and SMSTS certifications (can be completed once in role)
Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to
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